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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideAbbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc. trades as Abbott’s Frozen Custard at 17 locations in NY and Japan. The stores, offering gourmet frozen custard and frozen yogurt, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in Buffalo, NY and Syracuse, NY during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required, and the company prefers a population of 100,000 residing within a 10-mile radius earning an average income of $60,000. The company is franchising, and leases running ten years are typical. For more information, contact Robert Amico, Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc., 4791 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612; 716-865-7400, Fax 716-865-6034.
Del Taco operates 370 locations in AZ, CA, GA, MO, NV and UT. The Mexican eateries occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings in Los Angeles County, CA and Ventura County, CA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase, ground lease or build-to-suit. For more information, contact Matthew May, May Realty Advisors, 8362 And A Half West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323-207-4100, Fax 323-207-4101.
K-Bob’s Capital Resource Group trades as K-Bob’s Steakhouse at 32 locations in CO, NM, OK and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in AZ, KS, OK, TX, NM and CO during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing in a 30-mile radius earning an average income of $36,000. The company is franchising, and leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Edward Tinsley, K-Bob’s Capital Resource Group, 3700 Rio Grande NW Suite 6, Alberquerqe, NM 87107; 505-341-2504, Fax 505-341-2490.
Farnsworth Enterprises trades as Pat’s Pizza at 15 locations in ME. The restaurants, offering pizza and Italian specialties, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in FL and ME during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000. The company prefers to cotenant with grocery stores, ice cream shops and Wal*Mart. The company is franchising, and leases running five years with options are typical. For more information, contact Bruce Farnsworth, Farnsworth Enterprises, 11 Mill Street, Orono, ME 04473; 207-866-2111, Fax 207-866-3304.
Jerry’s Systems, Inc. trades as Jerry’s Subs & Pizza at 115 locations in D.C., DE, FL, MD, VA, WI, NY, TX and Internationally. The eateries occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for expansion in MD, VA and PA during the coming 18 months. The company also cobrands, and is franchising. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Robbin Brinkhoff, Jerry’s Systems, Inc., 15942 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1315; 301-921-8777, Fax 301-948-3508; Email: robbinb@jerry-subs.com Web site: www.jerrys-subs.com
Strings Franchise, Inc. trades as Strings Italian Cafe at 14 locations in CA and NV. The eateries, also offering wine and beer, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,800 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers, freestanding locations and downtown areas. Plans call for expansion in northern CA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Al DeCaprio, Strings Franchise, Inc., 11344 Coloma Road #545, Gold River, CA 95670; 916-635-3990, Fax 916-631-9775.
R&M Food Services, Inc. trades as Millie’s Country Kitchen and Applebee’s at 18 locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for expansion in southern CA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact John Bifone, R&M Food Services, Inc., PO Box 9069, Brea, CA 92822-9069; 714-671-0772, Fax 714-671-7957.
Whataco trades as Whataburger at 88 locations in LA, NM, Amarillo, Lubbock, Abilene, San Angelo, Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, Sweetwater, El Paso, Weatherford and Wichita Falls, TX and OK. The units occupy freestanding locations with land areas of 30,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. Plans call for expansion in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to own sites, but will consider ground leases. For more information, contact Richard Turcotte, Whataco, 8330 Meadow Road Suite 102, Dallas, TX 75231; 214-522-6618, Fax 214-361-9812.
Delops, Inc. trades as D’Angelo Sandwich at 200 locations in CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, downtown areas, strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion in CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Vincent Brown, Delops, Inc., 600 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA 02026; 781-461-1200, Fax 781-461-1896.
Mangen Enterprises trades as Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken at 11 locations in AZ and CA. The eateries occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 2,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for expansion in AZ, CA and TX during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 residing within a two-mile radius earning an average income of $30,000. Leases running 10 years with four five-year options are typical. The company also trades as Diedrich Coffee at one location in CA, and is seeking end caps of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. Plans call for expansion in southern CA and NV during the coming 18 months. The company projects 75 openings during the coming five years. Sites must have outdoor patio seating. For more information, contact Howard Mangen, Mangen Enterprises, 5855 Green Valley Circle #110, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-417-8225, Fax 310-417-4905.
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc. trades as Gertrude Hawk Chocolates at 35 locations in NJ, NY and PA. The stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in NJ, NJ and PA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bob Hawk, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc., 9 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunore, PA 18512-1544; 570-342-7556, Fax 570-341-9532, Web site: www.GertrudeHawk.com
Travaglini Enterprises trades as Perkins Family Restaurants at 30 locations in PA, OH and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers, freestanding locations, tourist areas and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for expansion in NY, OH and PA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a four to five mile radius earning an average income of $20,000. For more information, contact Thomas Gray, Travaglini Enterprises, 231 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335; 814-724-4880, Fax 814-337-2630.
Paradise Foods, Inc. trades as Heavenly Ham at 200 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, downtown areas, power and strip centers. Plans call for 30 to 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a five-mile radius. The company is franchising, and leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Roger Flynn, Paradise Foods, Inc., 1100 Old Ellis Road #100, Roswell, GA 30076; 770-752-1999, Fax 770-752-4653.
Whataburger Of Mesquite, Inc. trades as Whataburger at 12 locations in TX. The eateries occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in Dallas County, TX during the coming 18 months. Land areas of 25,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. are sought, and the company prefers to purchase land and build. For more information, contact Bob Potter, Whataburger Of Mesquite, Inc., 3200 Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150; 972-270-3400, Fax 972-613-0508.
New Orleans Coffee- PJ’s USA trades as PJ’s Coffee & Tea Company at 42 locations in AL, CA, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in neighborhood and strip centers and downtown locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in eastern and southern states from Boston, MA to FL. The company prefers sites that offer high visibility, high density and high household incomes. For more information contact Gene Combs, New Orleans Coffee-PJ’s USA, 1000 North Magnolia Street, Picayune, MS 39466; 601-799-1271.
Kingfood Enterprises trades as El Chico Restaurants at 12 locations in AR, LA, MO, OK and TX. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in power and entertainment centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 15 years are typical and a vanilla shell is required. The company prefers a population of 50,000 in the trade area and the company is franchising. For more information contact C.C. Theophine, Kingfood Enterprises, 901 North McDonald Street, Suite 203, McKinney, TX 75069-2165; 972-547-4744; Fax 972-547-4517. |